Production Supervisor

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on and results-oriented Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations and frontline production teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

This role is responsible for ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards while maintaining a highly engaged and productive workforce. The Production Supervisor will oversee daily production activities, manpower allocation, process compliance, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives to support operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, manufacturing operations experience, and the ability to effectively manage people, processes, and performance in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations Management

• Supervise daily production activities to ensure achievement of safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost targets.
• Monitor production output and ensure adherence to production schedules and customer requirements.
• Manage manpower allocation, staffing levels, and shift assignments to optimize operational efficiency.
• Ensure production processes are executed according to standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Warehouse, and other support functions to resolve production issues.
• Escalate operational challenges and implement corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Monitor key production KPIs and drive performance improvement actions.

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, coach, and develop production operators and team leaders.
  Conduct daily shift meetings and communicate production priorities, safety updates, and operational objectives.
• Manage employee performance, attendance, discipline, and workforce engagement.
• Support employee development through on-the-job coaching and skill enhancement activities.
• Foster a positive working environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support workforce planning and succession development initiatives.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure strict compliance with EHS requirements, company policies, and workplace safety regulations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure employees follow all safety procedures.
  Monitor product quality and process compliance to meet customer and business requirements.
• Support investigations of quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, RBA requirements, and manufacturing procedures.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and compliance assessments as required.

Production Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Drive productivity improvement, waste reduction, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities for production, quality, and operational issues.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement programs.
  Identify opportunities to improve workflow, equipment utilization, and production processes.
• Participate in process improvement and operational excellence projects.

Training & Workforce Development

• Ensure all operators receive required job training and certification before performing assigned tasks.
• Support onboarding and training of new employees.
• Maintain training compliance and support workforce skill development activities.
• Partner with Manufacturing Training and HR teams to ensure workforce readiness and capability development.
• Promote cross-training initiatives to improve workforce flexibility and operational continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Management, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of manufacturing experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, semiconductor, optical technology, automotive, or high-volume manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
  Knowledge of production operations, manufacturing processes, quality systems, and workplace safety standards.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  Good command of English communication.